The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities has been rated at 20 percent since April 21, 2003. The symptoms have included decreased sensation, numbness, and pain that prevent standing for long periods, ambulation, and sitting for long periods.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities has been rated at 20 percent since April 21, 2003 based on moderate incomplete paralysis or neuritis as per Diagnostic Codes 8520 and 8620.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy of Left Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1038129
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